The SanDisk Gaming Memory Stick cards turn the PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld game device into a fully loaded multimedia entertainment unit. It is the Must Have cards to save your game data, listen to digital music, play your favorite videos, and view your favorite photos. You can even download games from the PlayStation 3 onto SanDisk's Gaming Memory Stick and play them on your PSP. SanDisk game cards maximize your world of entertainment!

SanDisk game cards utilize exclusive MLC memory and controller technology developed at SanDisk, meets all Memory Stick specifications, and is guaranteed compatible.

and to answer the above post, no, Sandisk memory sticks IMO are fine, and I have had better experiences with them than the Sony ones.

1st Nov 2009

Nice price - I have just bought one. My original sony fried itself for some reason. So I am gonna give the sandisk a go.

1st Nov 2009

is this "gaming" version as fast as the mark 2 version from sony?

1st Nov 2009

Took me about 35 minutes to install the Gran Turismo data from the UMD for some reason (sandisk 2gb gaming edition), whereas it's down on the instruction booklet as more like 15.

Can't see why you'd really need one of this size unless you've got a lot films to watch, or you pirate your games (which i'm glad to see is getting harder - there aren't enough decent games out on the PSP as it is).

1st Nov 2009

Bossworld;6753484

Took me about 35 minutes to install the Gran Turismo data from the UMD … Took me about 35 minutes to install the Gran Turismo data from the UMD for some reason (sandisk 2gb gaming edition), whereas it's down on the instruction booklet as more like 15. Can't see why you'd really need one of this size unless you've got a lot films to watch, or you pirate your games (which i'm glad to see is getting harder - there aren't enough decent games out on the PSP as it is).

Don't forget though, Sony are going to be selling a lot of PSP games by digital download instead of UMD in the near future .

$3 for the adapter and then use the cheaper microSD cards. I think there is a difference in speed but for most applications it seems a better option :-)

2nd Nov 2009

I got the sony one for this price a few months back from play

2nd Nov 2009

fps_d0minat0r;6753239

is this "gaming" version as fast as the mark 2 version from sony?

As far as I am aware the "Gaming" version means it's a different colour, nothing else.

2nd Nov 2009

thearbiter65;6753510

Don't forget though, Sony are going to be selling a lot of PSP games by … Don't forget though, Sony are going to be selling a lot of PSP games by digital download instead of UMD in the near future .You may need the 8gb (perhaps more) in the near future

Fair point, forgot about that. :thumbsup:

2nd Nov 2009

This is a very good deal.

Mark 2 type cards are only really necassary for HD video camcorders/digital cameras with HD recording. For still cameras/mobile phones this would be more than sufficient.

Although microSD>MemoryStick adaptors are available, these do not pass the 'MagicGate' test in certain devices e.g. PSP and T-series digital cameras (so some features do not work like HD video recording)

3rd Nov 2009

i got mine of ebay for 12.00 with free delivery. it is also 8gb.

13th Nov 2009

Thanks op just bought one, a very good bargain at £17.99. The one good thing with play.com is they don't sell fakes.

I bought a 2gb card from ebay (silly me thought it was a bargain) it went wrong took it to a sony centre who informed me I had a fake. The fake card from ebay also showed on the PSP when you check the information of the card that its not magic gate supported.Morale of the story don't buy from ebay buy from play instead. BE CAREFUL IF YOU BUY FROM EBAY!!!!!!!!!!! As the saying goes you get what you pay for, if the price is to good to be true it normally is.

26th Dec 2009

jerrymartin;6879159

Thanks op just bought one, a very good bargain at £17.99. The one good … Thanks op just bought one, a very good bargain at £17.99. The one good thing with play.com is they don't sell fakes.

Exactly. Price now lowered to £17.49 which I consider to be a genuine bona fida bargain. H&R :thumbsup: